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| Stone Center Guide to the Web - Theatre Companies (18 items) |
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- African-American Shakespeare Company
- "The African-American Shakespeare Company produces European Classical works with an African-American cultural perspective." Clips of performances are included on the site. (Source: African-American Shakespeare Company)
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- AfroSolo Theatre Company (A Celebration of African American Art, Culture, Intellect & Entertainment)
- The AfroSolo Theatre Company of San Francisco, California promotes African American and African Diaspora art and culture. Past events include jazz programs, visual arts displays, and a series on health topics. Also, the Theatre Company hosts the annual AfroSolo Arts Festival presenting a wide array of African American and African Diaspora artists. (Source: AfroSolo Theatre Company)
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- Black Ensemble Theater
- Located in Chicago, the Black Ensemble Theater’s mission is to “produce entertaining, educational, and enlightening African American theater of excellence that reaches an interracial audience.” The site features information on past and current productions as well as the schedule of touring events. (Source: Black Ensemble Theater)
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- Black Theatre Network
- The Black Theatre Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the African American theatrical vision. Included on the site are organizational information, publications, and links to further resources. (Source: Black Theatre Network)
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- Carpetbag Theatre Inc., The
- The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc. is a community-based African-American theater company located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The site includes information on the Carpetbag Theater company as well as program areas and workshop information. (Source: The Carpetbag Theater, Inc)
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- Congo Square Theatre Company
- Located in Chicago, the Congo Square Theatre Company produces “definitive and transformative theatre spawned from the African Diaspora, as well as from other world cultures.” The site features information on current shows, members of the company, and community events. (Source: Congo Square Theatre Company)
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- Cultural Odyssey
- Located in San Francisco, Cultural Odyssey is a theater company dedicated to presenting local and national theater and musical acts for the Bay Area, as well as providing and developing community arts training programs. This site features upcoming performances, a gallery of images, and box office information. (Source: Cultural Odyssey)
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- Freedom Theatre
- “Rooted in the African American tradition, Freedom Theatre is an institution dedicated to achieving artistic excellence in professional theatre and performing arts training for the enrichment of our community.” In addition, the Freedom Theatre offers training to their community members through the Performing Arts Training Program. The company is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Source: Freedom Theatre)
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- Karamu House
- This site gives visitors information about Karamu House, including available classes, current events, and theatre programs. Karamu House offers audiences performances that draw from African-American themes. The production company is located in Cleveland, Ohio. (Source: Karamu House)
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- Kuntu Repertory Theatre
- As the performing arts unit of the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Africana Studies, the “Kuntu Repertory Theatre’s mission is to examine Africana life from a sociopolitical, historical perspective.” This site provides information about tickets, auditions, and upcoming performances. (Source: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Africana Studies)
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- M-Ensemble, The
- This site contains information about the M-Ensemble, a theater group that is oldest surviving black theater company in Florida. The site features a history of the company, information on past, current, and future performances, a news archive, image gallery, and membership information. (Source: The M-Ensemble)
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- Negro Ensemble Company
- Based in New York City, the Negro Ensemble Company began its theatrical work in 1967. “The company was designed to produce professional theatre in which Black artists, performers, writers, directors, actors, and craftspeople could oversee their own creative destiny.” A partial list of company alumni is included as well as current production information, play submission guidelines, information on the numerous training programs, and a photo gallery of past productions and current actors. (Source: Negro Ensemble Company)
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- Penumbra Theatre Company
- Founded in 1976 in Minnesota, the Penumbra Theatre Company aims to provide its audiences with thought-provoking plays presented from an African American perspective. This site features ticketing information and synopses as well as calls for participants in company and fellowship program. (Source: Penumbra Theatre Company)
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- Plowshares Theatre Company
- Based in Detroit, Michigan, Plowshares Theatre Company seeks to "produce plays and programs that inspire, affirm, and exhibit African American life." Founded in 1989, the company offers a full season of shows and a community outreach program. The site offers information on these two facets of the company as well as on membership, volunteer opportunities, internships, play submissions, and special events. (Source: Plowshares Theatre Company)
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- Robey Theatre Company
- Located in Southern California, the Robey Theatre Company, founded in part by actor Danny Glover, was inspired by Paul Robeson and his legacy of artistic and academic excellence. Robey's mission statement reads: “our mission is, through the creative process, to explore and develop relevant, provocative, and innovative new plays written about the Black experience, as well as to reinterpret established works.” The site features detailed information on each of its most recent and current shows, as well as performance reviews and community events. (Source: Robey Theatre Company)
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- St. Louis Black Repertory Company
- The St. Louis Black Repertory Company aims “to provide platforms for theatre, dance, and other creative expressions from the African American perspective that heighten the social and cultural awareness of its audience members.” The site includes information about the company and their performances as well as their activities in the community. (Source: Saint Louis Black Repertory Company)
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- Towne Street Theatre
- Located in Los Angeles, the Towne Street Theatre’s mission is “producing and developing original works by Los Angeles playwrights that are reflective of the African-American experience.” In addition, the Towne Street Theatre also produces a “Black Classics” series featuring the work of significant African-American playwrights. The site features information about performances, the company, and an events schedule. (Source: Towne Street Theatre)
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- Ujima Company
- The focus of Ujima is to produce and perform plays that are a reflection of African-American life. The site includes information about their performances and programs as well as a historical overview of the company. (Source: Ujima Company)
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